Visit the Head Temple of Jodo Shinshu's Takada School with Nationally-Designated Treasure Halls and Impressive Temple Architecture
About this spot
The head temple of Jodo Shinshu's Takada School, whose Miedo Hall and Nyorai Hall were designated as national treasures in 2017. As Mie Prefecture's first nationally-designated treasure building, it has drawn considerable attention, with both being stately wooden structures built during the Edo period. The extensive grounds are dotted with historic structures such as the Somon Gate, Sanmon Gate, and Karamon Gate, and its scale and solemn atmosphere rank among the finest in the nation. Locals affectionately call it "Takada Honzan-san" and it is one of Tsu City's leading cultural heritage sites. It is close to Akogigaura Beach, the site of the evening fireworks, making it ideal as the final stop on your tour.
Fireworks details
Name: 津花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 津市・阿漕浦海岸
Shells: 5,000+
津花火大会は、三重県津市の阿漕浦海岸から伊勢湾の夜空へ5,000発以上の花火を打ち上げる、地域を代表する夏の祭典です。海上から打ち上がる花火は遮るものがなく空に大きく開き、波の音とともに砂浜から見上げる迫力は格別です。穏やかな伊勢湾の波面に映り込む光の帯も、海辺の花火大会ならではの美しさ。地元の人々が待ち望む夏の風物詩として長く親しまれており、当日は浜辺が観覧客で埋め尽くされます。1日の最後に相応しい、圧巻のフィナーレをお楽しみください。
Tips
開催時間は大会公式情報で事前に確認してください(「時間未定」のため変更の可能性あり)。荒天時の中止・延期についても公式発表を当日チェックしましょう。終了後は周辺道路・最寄りバス停が非常に混雑するため、フィナーレ後は浜で少し余韻を楽しんでから帰路につくと混雑を緩和できます。足元が暗くなるのでスマホのライトを活用してください。
Food stalls
Where: 津ヨットハーバー駐車場内
Scale: approx. 100 stalls
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
About 15 minutes by bus from Tsu Station (get off at Takada Honzan stop), or about 10 minutes by car. The grounds can be viewed free of charge. For worship inside the national treasure halls, please confirm the hours and requirements at the temple. Akogigaura Beach is about 10 minutes by car; if using the bus, access via Tsu Station.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. In the afternoon, the soft light beautifully highlights the wood grain of the national treasure buildings.
Access & map
〒514-0114 Ishindamachi 2819, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
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